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Photographer

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Trailblazer

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Fact Finder

Earn this badge by checking facts, making edits, and answering simple questions about places to help people find the right information on Google Maps.

By sharing more, you can get upgrades for each one. For example, a Novice Photographer can become an Expert Photographer, and then reach legendary status as a Master Photographer. Your past contributions will be factored in too, so some of you may have already reached that status!

This feature is rolling out over the next few weeks. To see if it’s on your device right now, go to “Your contributions” on Google Maps for Android or iOS. There, you’ll see your progress toward each badge. Tap each one to see how to earn the more advanced version of your new badge.

@udenfox As I noted earlier, this issue is being looked into at the moment and I will share an update when any is available. We understand that this is frustrating but we ask that you allow us some time for investigation.

@HelloJess I have noticed how some LGs accomplisments have been publically featured.

While I am proud to be a local Guide and I invite friends and even perfect strangers to join the Google Maps Local Guides efforts; up to now I have refrained from sharing my accomplishments in Social Media simply because the badges detail page looks anonimous:

Shouldn't our names be officially visible on this page so that we can share them with pride?

In less than 4 months... not to mention that my reviews are of excellent quality...